The Syrian forces launched a full-scale offence operation to recapture the eastern rebel-held part of Aleppo on September 19, after quitting armistice regime with support from Russia and Hezbollah Shiite Muslim group. Since the start of the offensive, Aleppo, which is still home for over 250.000 civilians, suffers heavy bombardments and rocket strikes by Syrian and Russian air forces, as well as ground attacks.